A review by lunarliberty
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid

dark sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Mid at best, but definitely chilly. Listening to this book at 1am in a dark bedroom, is downright spooky. But Reid throws away the ending and leaves you empty. The ending is confusing and I did not understand until researching it. There is critic for the dialogue, it is not dynamic and feels more like characters exchanging monologues. This choice makes sense in the end, but it is difficult to get through. 
I read this book twice. Not for its merit, but because it is so forgettable, I did not realize until I updated my read list.
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